How To Fix CKMLWIP504 - You do not have authorization to display ML data in val. area &1

CKMLWIP504 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLWIP - WIP Price Determination

• Message number: 504

• Message text: You do not have authorization to display ML data in val. area &1

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to display material ledger data in valuation are
&v1&. For this valuation method you require the authorization object
K_ML_VA for valuation area &v1& and activity <ZK>'3'</> (display).

System Response

The report will not display the data from valuation area &v1&.

How to fix this error?

Check your authorizations.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLWIP504 - You do not have authorization to display ML data in val. area &1 ?

  The SAP error message CKMLWIP504 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display Material Ledger (ML) data in a specific valuation area. This error typically arises in the context of Material Ledger functionality, which is used for managing inventory valuation and cost accounting in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the required permissions to access Material Ledger data for the specified valuation area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed and provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user's profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include access